A Deltona man was arrested after a July 23 chase in which he tossed a bag containing a loaded handgun and trafficking‑level meth and fentanyl from his car. Deputies say a K‑9 tracked him in nearby woods.

Two people fired multiple rounds into an occupied Titusville home early Saturday; no one was hurt and police are asking neighbors for surveillance and tips.

Polk County deputies arrested an 18-year-old and a 13-year-old after early-morning car burglaries in Jan Phyl Village; deputies say the masks led to enhanced charges.

Operation New Hope has suspended its Orlando CVI program and fired local staff amid allegations that a former probation officer leaked sealed court records. City leaders say they'll coordinate a relaunch.

A driver was killed Friday evening in a single-vehicle crash at a Longwood intersection. Longwood police say no other vehicles were involved and the investigation is ongoing.

Deputies say a 12‑year‑old was confined to a laundry room, fed contaminated food and beaten. Two adults were arrested and face child‑abuse and neglect counts.

A Groveland sergeant was suspended after investigators found he activated emergency lights and drove a marked cruiser more than 100 mph on trips to work.

An attic fire at the Haven at Lake Deer apartments in Winter Haven displaced residents; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross is assisting.

A Maitland man was arrested after authorities say he re‑entered Florida with 24 sheep and goats from Texas, violating emergency screwworm import rules. State officials say the move triggered a BOLO and criminal charges.

Sheriff Wayne Ivey opened an internal probe after a resident said a marked patrol vehicle struck a dog and drove off. Deputies say the dog is doing well and the agency will cover vet bills.

An underage boy was shot in Kissimmee and taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital; detectives arrested a 19-year-old suspect.

Attorneys announced a portion of a $1 million settlement for the family of Jayden Baez after he was shot and killed by Osceola deputies outside a Kissimmee Target in April 2022.

A Deltona man was arrested after deputies say he siphoned roughly 300 gallons of diesel from Circle K pumps across Central Florida; license‑plate readers and surveillance helped lead to the arrest.